Baby Shower {Part II}

Baby Showers are so fun, why stop at just one?!?  My invite list was getting so long between both sides of my family, both sides of his family, and friends, that it was so much easier to break it up into 2 different events.  More fun that way and more cake for me! :)  First was the "friends" shower a few weeks ago.  I am so glad we decided to do this, not only as an excuse to eat more cake, but I actually got to enjoy the time with friends and family and talk to them without feeling like I was just making small talk, making my rounds through the room.

The following week we had the "family" shower which was held at my sister's beautfiul new home.

 

We used the same decor as the previous week, at my first baby shower, but this baby shower was all about the cupcakes!!!  A family friend, Cupcakes by Heidi, from my home town of Brookville, IN made them for us and they were divine!  They were so good and really the hit of the party!  Everyone thought these cupcakes were from some big fancy place here in Indy but are actually made in Heidi's kitchen in her home.  She is a very talented baker!

In all, we had Strawberry, Oreo, and Peanut Butter flavored cupcakes and there was no clear favorite for me.  They were all delicious! 

We changed up the Baby Shower games a bit for this crowd and tested their knowledge on how well they know their nursery rhymes.  Personally, I need to work on mine, but surprisingly, some people knew all or almost all of the questions!!! 

These amazing family members traveled all the way from Texas and Wisconsin to be here to celebrate!

My beautiful momma who provided all of the gorgeous flowers for the day.

My amazing sister who put so much work into not only one but two baby showers for me. 

Sister-in-law

Mother-in-law

Grandma Stout

Grandma, Gail & Betsy

 

We are in the home stretch now with only 4 weeks to go!  Let the nesting commence!! 

Showered with Lots of Love

I have to say, I have the best friends and sisters in the world!  I decided to split up my large baby shower invite list between friends and family and I am so glad I did because we had such a fun girls day that was much more intimate and enjoyable!  I loved how relaxed it was and how we could all just really enjoy each other's company -- it is challenging to get this mommy group all together, at the same time these days.  They were so sweet to attend our "Over the Moon Excited" themed baby shower to celebrate our little guy arriving next month!! (it feels crazy to say "next month" already!)

{my sweet, sweet family who hosted the baby shower at my house.  My sister-in-law with her daughter Finley and my sister, with her daughter Emersyn}

Keeping with the star and moon theme of his nursery, the theme for the day really started with the beautiful invitation by my talented sister, Julie created.  From there, we decided to carry out the theme with the colors of Gold, Silver, Black, and White to keep the decor sophisticated, yet boyish!

{this was my husband's favorite stuffed animal toy when he was a baby, and he has hung onto it all these years}

{I love having baby photos displayed of mommy and daddy at baby showers.  Getting anxious to find out who he will look like}

{I was SO SO impressed by this ombre cake from Kroger.  We just showed them a picture from Pinterest and crossed our fingers they could do some similar.  It turned out better than I ever expected and tasted REALLYgood!}

{Notes from guests written on the diaper for the "Wee Hours"}

A baby shower isn't complete without a couple of games, but I hate the cheesy games.  So we kept it simple with just 2 "games" that were quick and fun!  I've done this a few times at other baby showers I have hosted and it is always fun for any age.  With a sharpie, guests can leave a short note on the diaper for a little laugh during those late night changings.

Now a days, it's so hard NOT to know all about celebrity's lives as everything is so public, so we tested the knowledge of the guests to see if they could match the celebrity mommy to their child.  It was a lot harder than I thought with the crazy celebrity baby names such as "Apple" or naming your daughter a classic boy's name, James.

{"Match the Star to the baby name" game, created by me}

{the winners of the games, each received a planted succulent}

{It's SO fun being pregnant with friends!}

 

{I am SO excited to use my black and white Milk Snob cover!!!  :) It is so versatile and multi-functional.  Check it out HERE. }

 

{My little gift opening helpers -- my neices!}

A full list of vendors for party decorations is below.  If I missed anything you are interested in knowing where we purchased it from, just leave me a comment at the end!!

Invites and Thank You Cards:  JLM Moments and Designs on Etsy
My Outfit:  Dress - Old Navy Maternity
     Kimono - GroopDealz (Stay Warm in Style Seller)
     Turquoise Arrowhead Pendant - GroopDealz (Aneya Boutique)
Cake:  Kroger in Carmel, IN
"Let Them Be Little" wood sign:  Erin Barrett - For the Love of Letters (Hobby Lobby)
"Love You to the Moon and Back" wood sign:  Hobby Lobby
Tassel Banner:  (two banners mixed together) Home Goods & Paper Source
Moccasins:  Made by Molly on Etsy 
Black & White Chevron frame:  Z Gallerie
Paper Pinwheels:  Home Goods
Tin Cake Stand:  World Market
Black & White striped table runner:  Home Goods
Succulent plant:  IKEA
Succulent pot:  small bowl from Target
Games:  both created by me on PowerPoint (feel free to download and print for your next shower)